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Dr. Paul Babikian, MD

Neurology*
2.9 (30)
Map Pin Small Des Moines, IA
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41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Paul Babikian, MD

Dr. Paul Babikian, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Neurology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Amer University Beirut and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Babikian, completed a residency at University Cincinnati|University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics|WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY. Patients rated Dr. Babikian an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Babikian works at East Tower in Des Moines, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Epilepsy, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Migraine along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Babikian's Office Locations

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    East Tower
    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, Des Moines, IA 50314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Brain Cancer
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Dementia
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Difficulty With Walking
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Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Joint Pain
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Limb Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Parkinson's Disease
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Syncope
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Abdominal Pain
Abducens Nerve Disorder
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Alkalosis
Alzheimer's Disease
Anemia
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Anosmia
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Arthritis of the Elbow
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Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
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Breast Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebellar Stroke
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Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chest Pain
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
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Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Congenital Nystagmus
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Diplopia
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Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Embolic Stroke
Emphysema
Facial Nerve Disorder
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemiplegic Migraine
Hemorrhoids
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
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Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Itchy Skin
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Nasopharyngitis
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nystagmus
Obesity
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Optic Neuritis
Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Overweight
Parkinsonism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Rosacea
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Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
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Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Throat Pain
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Tic Disorders
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
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EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
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Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
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Sudoscan
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    About Dr. Paul Babikian, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1912011859
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • IU Health University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Cincinnati|University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics|WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Amer University Beirut
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Neurology
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    Dr. Babikian has seen patients for Epilepsy, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Migraine, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Babikian on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Babikian. The overall rating for this provider is 2.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Babikian.

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